Jimmy's Chamblee Recap - Week of November 17, 2025
- Jimmy Furst
- Nov 19, 2025
- 6 min read
Catch up on all things Chamblee!
The Locomotive - One Big Thing:
Desden Park Grand Reopening
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of Dresden Park! A beloved community space that's back and better than ever! Enjoy upgraded amenities, new playground features, and plenty of green space to explore. See the improvements and reconnect with your favorite neighborhood park!
Left the Station - This Past Week's Events:
KCB Downtown Clean-Up
A special thank you to the volunteer team from Park Property Capital, located at 3453 Pierce Drive, for going above and beyond today during a litter cleanup in the Downtown Special Services District! Their team of 8 volunteers donated 16 hours and collected 15 bags of litter, representing 300 pounds of trash removed from our city! Thank you for Keeping Chamblee Beautiful!
City Counicl Work Session and Regular Meeting
The Chamblee City Council held its Work Session and Regular Meeting this past week. I will have my recap up next week with my thoughts.
Electronic Recycling Event
We held our monthly electronic recycling event this past Saturday! Missed it? We hold it the third Saturday of every month.
ChamBlee to B Business Networking Event
Thank you to everyone who came out for the ChamBlee to B Business Networking Event, hosted in collaboration with the Marriott Atlanta Northeast/Emory Area. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in a relaxed and welcoming setting. We built relationships, exchanged ideas, and learned more about the vibrant business community right here in Chamblee.
Safe Streets For All Safety Acton Plan
Thank you to everyone who came out to help make Chamblee safer. Chamblee has been developing a Safety Action Plan to prevent crashes and save lives, and we appreciate all who joined us at the open house to help shape safer streets. Learn more: bit.ly/Chamblee-SAP.
At the Station - Ongoing Events in Chamblee:
Permit Submission is Moving Online
Starting December 1, the City of Chamblee will no longer accept permit and zoning applications or document updates by email. Please use our online permit portal for all submissions. Portal access, user guides, and FAQs are available at the City’s website using the following link: https://www.chambleega.com/planning_and.../index.php
Sugar & Spice Drive
We Love Buford Highway is hosting a Sugar & Spice Drive to distribute food within the community during their 7th Annual Holiday Healing Event on December 6th. You can support by donating various goods.
Donations can be dropped off at Chamblee City Hall on Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The E-Signal
The November E-Signal is here! Check out the latest news and events happening in the City of Chamblee!
The Signal
Check out the last Signal newsletter of 2025! Read about Holiday Hoopla, our new Planning & Development Director, the grand reopening of Dresden Park, and more!
Open Public Arts Commission Seat
Love public art? Passionate about creativity, community, and culture in Chamblee? We’re looking for new volunteer commissioners to serve starting in 2026!
As a commission member, you’ll:
Help shape the vision for public art in Chamblee
Review and recommend public art projects to the City Council and City Management
Collaborate with other arts advocates in your community
Time Commitment: About 2 hours a month
Term Length: 1–2 years (with the option to reapply)
Ready to get involved? Visit https://www.chambleega.com/park.../public_art_commission.php to learn more and download the Statement of Interest Form. The deadline to apply is December 31.
Fall Leaf Collection Reminder
As we prepare for the upcoming leaf collection season, please keep the following in mind to ensure a smooth process:
Do not block leaf piles with vehicles. Cars parked on or too close to leaf piles prevent the collection hose from reaching them.
Avoid double parking on collection days. Double-parked vehicles can prevent our leaf trucks from safely passing down the road.
Notify your contractors. If you have scheduled work at your home on a leaf collection day, please make sure your contractors do not block leaf piles or double park on the street.
Keep trash out of leaf piles. Any leaf piles containing trash must be bagged and have the trash removed before they can be collected.
For more information, visit https://www.chambleega.com/.../special_pickups___yard...
Chamblee Cop-N-Stuff Toy Drive
You can help make a child’s holiday wish come true by donating to the Chamblee Cop-N-Stuff 4th Annual “Shop With A Cop” Toy Drive! Donations are accepted from November 1st to December 4th.
Donate new, unwrapped toys to the following locations:
• Chamblee Public Safety Building: 4445 Buford Hwy, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Chamblee City Hall: 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341
The goal is to take 25 children shopping and provide their families with gifts as well. Each child will be paired with a Chamblee Police Officer on December 6th and allowed to spend $200 at our local Walmart. Every toy or dollar donated helps bring joy to a local child this holiday season! For more information, contact Catherine Powe at 470-866-1501.
Let’s come together and make this season special- one toy at a time!
Chamblee Launches New Mural Grant Program
Big news, Chamblee! The Public Arts Commission is offering grants up to $10,000 to help businesses bring bold, colorful murals to our city.
Want to turn your wall into a landmark? If you’re in a qualified census tract, you could get the full grant with no match. Everywhere else, we’ll cover half the cost (up to $10,000).
Let’s brighten up Chamblee together — apply now and be part of the city’s artistic renaissance! Apply Here
Malone Drive and Peachtree Road Closure Update
There will be a temporary road closure at the intersection of Malone Drive & Peachtree Road starting Monday, November 24, 2025. This road will reopen on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This is part of the ongoing construction for the Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project.
Upon removal of this road closure, crews will revert to the original detour plan currently in place on Peachtree Road. Malone Lofts residents will continue to enter on Peachtree Road from Chamblee Tucker and exit on Malone Drive.
Detour signage is installed to direct traffic around the affected area. For inquiries, call the DWM Project Information line at 1-800-986-1108 or email projectinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov.
For 24-hour emergencies, please call: 770.270.6243.
Smart911
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Sign up to receive emergency notifications here.
This service is provided by the City of Chamblee at no cost to the public; however, message and data rates may apply depending on your provider and phone services. Please refer to your mobile phone's service plan for more information. Visit smart911.com to create your free safety profile.
Chamblee Launches Road Closure Notification Application
Stay Ahead of the Traffic! We're excited to announce the launch of our new Road Closure website- your go-to source for real-time updates on road closures, detours, and construction projects happening in our area.
The website features:
Interactive Maps with Live Updates
Closure Timelines and Project Details
Alerts for Major Disruptions
Easy Mobile Access for on-the-go info
Click HERE for more info!
Arriving Soon - Upcoming Events in Chamblee
November 21: Jimmy's Office Hours
Office Hours are back! I have meetings from 11:30–12:30 and 1–2, but you’re welcome to drop in anytime outside those windows.
November 24-26: Bike Ride Lessons
Learn to Ride Holiday Camp, in partnership with Chamblee Parks & Recreation, will be held November 24-26 at Keswick Park!
The cost is $100 per day. For more information, visit www.chambleerec.com
December 1 & 2: Public Hearings on the 2026 Budget
The City of Chamblee will host two public hearings on the 2026 proposed budget at Chamblee City Hall. The meetings will be recorded and livestreamed on the City of Chamblee's Facebook Page and YouTube channel.
December 2: Town Hall
Join me as I do a year-in-review wrap-up of all of the City’s accomplishments and how the City plans to move forward in 2026!
December 5: Holiday Hoopla
Calling all holiday fanatics – it's time to get ready for the most festive time of the year! Chamblee Holiday Hoopla is back and bringing the merry with a celebration filled with lights, crafts, treats, music, and magical surprises around every corner.
Join us downtown on Friday, December 5th, from 5-8 PM for our 6th annual Holiday Hoopla festival featuring a tree lighting, menorah ceremony, special performances, holiday stories, sweet treats, pictures with Santa, pet photos with the Grinch, and much more!
New details are being added to this festive tradition – don’t miss out! Visit https://www.chambleeholidayhoopla.net/ for activities, vendor listings, registration, and updates.
Let’s make this the most joyful Holiday Hoopla yet – we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The Caboose
I would love to hear your questions, comments, or concerns.
Email: Jfurst@chambleega.gov
Mobile: 770-901-1121 The legal stuff: The views expressed represent the views of the author and may not reflect the views of the Chamblee City Council. Comments posted in response to a Councilmember-initiated communication may be subject to public disclosure under the Open Records Act. If you are a resident of Chamblee and would like to discuss city business, please go to chambleega.gov or contact me at the email above.
Thank you for all the great information, in a consolidated format - I love it!